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Breaking News Here Is My Story ...... Now Tell Me Yours by Gary Childs my garden. Imagine my surprise and delight to have been asked to become the new editor of the Greenbelt News Re- view. Though I am still writing and gar- dening, I have now joined this fantastic JILL CONNOR BY PHOTO team that produces Marchers, and the volunteers housing and helping them, meet and eat at the New Deal Café on Mon- and publishes our lo- day, February 26. cal newspaper, as it has been published and produced every week without a DACA Marchers Eat and Stay break since Novem- ber 1937. PHOTO BY AMY HANSEN BY PHOTO The work I have In Greenbelt En Route to D.C. Gary Childs in the News Review office done over my varied by Jill Connor career has uniquely Six Greenbelt families opened February 26 in Greenbelt homes. the New Deal Café, with Green- My plan for after I retired prepared me for this exciting their homes to a total of 25 The walk culminated in front of belters donating their time, food from federal service last Sep- role. I have been a youth social marchers on the Journey to Stay the Supreme Court on March 1 and homes along with Silver tember was to first spend a worker, Lutheran clergyman, Home on their way to Washing- with protests and demonstrations. Spring volunteers. A registered few months visiting family and pharmaceutical representative ton, D.C. The group of DACA The location of Greenbelt for nurse was available to look at friends, and catching my breath and a U.S. diplomat (Department (Deferred Action for Childhood this respite was organized by a any injuries the marchers suf- after 36 years in the workforce. of State Foreign Service). In Arrivals) recipients, other undocu- former Eleanor Roosevelt High fered before they departed for After those few months my those jobs I communicated us- mented immigrants and their sup- School student, Sarah Gingold. the homes where they would be idea was that I would spend ing written and spoken word to porters have been walking since Gingold, who currently lives in staying. my time editing and publishing many different audiences, edited they started in New York City on Arlington, found Greenbelt con- The marchers had been in the things I’ve written (essays, my own and others’ writing, and Thursday, February 15. The group tacts from the Adelphi Friends Greenbelt for only a few hours stories, poems, a novel) over reported on topics and events has stayed in a variety of loca- Meeting through a cross-denom- when they said they felt moved the last few years, writing new that had been assigned to me. I tions such as churches and com- inational group. things and spending more time love getting to know about the munity centers and spent Monday, The marchers had a meal at See MARCHERS, page 11 than I’ve ever had before in one of the places I love best, See CHILDS, page 4 “Know You’re Smart,ˮ Speaker Council Approves Sweeper Emphasizes to GMS Students Purchase, Seeks Bus Funds by Caroline Hanks by Kathleen Gallagher “How many of you know was the first. “Be persistent” was you’re smart?” Dr. Velma De- the second message. The last key Aside from decisions on ing, nor were there any requests eral matters it did not reflect the leveaux, an engineer and prin- to her own success, Deleveaux whether to support four bills sub- or petitions from residents. consensus the council reached at cipal at Booz Allen Hamilton, told the group, was to surround mitted in the Maryland General Items acted upon included ap- the worksession. Although other asked a roomful of Greenbelt herself with people who are posi- Assembly, which will be reported proval to purchase a new street councilmembers disagreed with Middle School students on Tues- tive, to remove “negatives from separately, the city council had sweeper for the Four Cities Co- his characterization of the docu- day morning. “I should see every my posse.” a relatively short list of action alition, a review of a report from ment, council decided on a 4 to 3 hand up.” Black Panther, the recent box- items on its February 12 meeting the Forest Preserve Advisory vote to delay action until the next Deleveaux’s visit to the school office hit, provided a look into agenda with a number of them to Board on potential impact to the meeting and ask staff to research is part of the USA Science and the technology opportunities of be carried over to the next regular Preserve by the proposed super- several matters and report back. Engineering Festival’s efforts to the future (like kinetic energy meeting on February 26. There conducting maglev train, writing The other resolution, which inspire and spark student interest suits) during Deleveaux’s talk. were no presentations at the meet- a letter to be sent to County was introduced for first read- nationwide in the prevalent sci- Deleveaux also used the movie to Councilmember Todd Turner re- ing, was for purchase of a de- ence, technology, engineering and show that some of the seemingly garding funding for a greatly sign/build grid-tied photovoltaic math (STEM) issues of today’s futuristic gadgets are already needed new Greenbelt Connec- system for the Springhill Lake world. This year’s festival will present in today’s world, such What Goes On tion bus, and reclassification of a Recreation Center. Greenbelt is a be at the D.C. Convention Center as self-driving cars and maglev position in the Greenbelt CARES member of Smart Energy Com- on Saturday and Sunday, April 7 trains. When she asked her lis- Saturday, March 3 program. munities program and, as such, and 8. The festival’s Nifty Fifty teners to think about how they 7 p.m., Time Will Tell, Com- City Legislation has pledged to work toward a program sends more than 200 want to solve a major problem munity Center (sold out) Two resolutions appeared on goal of providing 20 percent of top scientists and engineers to with technology, sixth grader Sunday, March 4 the agenda. One, a revision to its electricity from renewable schools across the country prior Fiona Sorensen’s hand shot up in 3 p.m., Time Will Tell, Com- the city council’s own Standing sources by 2022. to the April event. Lockheed the air. Sorensen, whose favorite munity Center (sold out) Rules, was intended for second City Public Works staff, to- Martin, the advanced technol- subjects in school include biology Monday, March 5 reading and adoption at tonight’s gether with the Greenbelt Adviso- ogy company, will host the event and earth science, shared her idea 8 p.m., Council Worksession meeting. The revision had been ry Committee on Environmental aimed at promoting careers in to help people with depression with NRP Group Proposal on discussed in December and had Sustainability (GreenACES) and STEM. and anxiety live better lives. She Capital Office Park, Municipal been introduced for first reading its Solar Task Force, has been Deleveaux has given many of already considers her ambitions Building at the January 22 regular meet- working toward bringing solar these talks to a variety of age for her future and how she can Wednesday, March 7 ing. power to both the Recreation groups. Different audiences call make a difference: she wants 8 p.m., Council Worksession, Mayor Emmett Jordan, who Center and the Public Works for different talking points for to head the Centers for Disease Development Proposal for Old was out of town for the first building. The city has now re- Deleveaux; however, there are Control and Prevention. Other Nursing Home, Community reading on January 22, objected ceived a grant of $58,500 from key themes she always relays to Center to adoption of the document, listeners. “Know you’re smart” See GMS, page 8 saying he believed that on sev- See COUNCIL, page 8 Page 2 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 1, 2018 Letters to the Editor The Old Curmudgeon

Not Elitist these states are on a wait and Barbara Hamilton, Helen White, One claim lodged against the see policy. More than likely they Mame Elles, Agnes Dief, Joseph proposed SCMaglev by oppo- will not make any decisions on Parsonanican, Linda Kelley and nents is that SCMaglev trains either opposing or favoring the Ann Marques. We have special will be under-utilized and elitist lengthening of this project until foods and treats for the holiday (some have said). In the Dec. 7, after the Washington to Baltimore as well as hygiene packs for all 2017, article Meeting Focuses on section is given the green light recipients. Have a swell spring Process For Defeating Maglev, to proceed or not. The eminent and again many, many thanks. our district state senator (Pin- domain and right-of-way issues Solange Hess sky) contended: “Maglev would will be complex and an ongoing Chair, The Pantry be expensive to ride and of no process. benefit to working people.” The Hopefully, the SCMaglev will Feb. 15 news article by Maria be operational from Washington, Herd, Citizens Protest Maglev in D.C., to NYC by the mid to late Annapolis Rally, quoted a Bowie 2030s. All will benefit by having resident attending the rally: “. . . more travel options available to it’s not even going to be used.” them. All aboard for more choice. I and other proponents of the Robert Snyder Washington to Baltimore SCMag- lev project disagree with these GHI Mini-blind Option speculative and negative predic- After reading the contract for tions. doors as approved February 8, I Market research has shown noticed that an option of internal "Sarah!... Did you break your New Year's resolution?" that people want to use greener, mini-blinds (blinds between the quieter, safe, high-speed rail trav- door glass) was available. el, particularly if the SCMaglev This option was not on the Greenbelt News Review January 21, 1999 is built to NYC and perhaps to option list so I asked Joe Wie- Boston. One can imagine any hagen, director of GHI’s Homes number of reasons for travel by Improvement Program, and he SCMaglev. But the most impor- indicated this option was avail- tant thing is that many activities

able at an additional fee. Anyone WILLIAMSON LOU MARY BY PHOTO would be attainable within one interested can write it on the op- White Forsythia day, having a full 10 to 11 hours. tional items list. Remember, the SCMaglev would I know that some families Letters Policy get folks to NYC from Baltimore may find the option is worth the The News Review reserves the right not to publish any letter or Washington, D.C., in one hour additional cost, but are not aware submitted. Letters are considered accepted when published. (with a stop in Philadelphia), that internal mini-blinds for doors All letters must include the letter writer’s name, physical ad- at costs comparable to Acela- is an option. I hope anyone in- dress and telephone number. Only the name will be published; Amtrak fares. terested will check with the GHI the News Review will consider withholding the For example, one could get a Homes Improvement Program name upon request. SCMaglev train in DC at 7:45 and write in your wishes. All letters are subject to editing for reasons of or 8 a.m. and be in downtown Ruth Haynes space, libel, privacy, taste, copyright and clarity. NYC by 9 a.m., having all day to take in several museums, lunch, strolling parks, stores, galleries From the Pantry Movies since 1938 and taking in dinner or an early Your generosity supports the Old Greenbelt Theatre play; then get back to DC at 11 mission of the Greenbelt Pantry. 129 Centerway p.m. by taking the 9:45 or 10 Special thanks to Father Tappe 301-329-2034 Greenbelt p.m. train. A long, busy day for at St. Hugh’s Church Commu- www.greenbelttheatre.org sure, but much more time actu- nity; Councilmembers Judith ally spent in NYC. Davis and Edward V.J. Putens; Members always $6.50! News Review Henry Haslinger, Norris and El- Adults $9, Senior/Student Currently travel from Green- AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER belt to NYC by bus, plane, one’s eanore Robinson; Carolyn and $8, Members $6.50, Kids $6 own car or existing trains, can Jay Karch; Shirley Donkes; all All shows before 5 PM: 15 Crescent Road, Suite 100, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1887 members of the Greenbriar Com- take anywhere from 3.5 to 5.5 Adults $7, Members $6.50, Phone: 301-474-4131; Fax: 301-965-8247 hours each way (depending on munity; Caitlin McGrath and the Kids $5 traffic and weather) leaving only Friends of the Old Greenbelt OC = Open Captions [email protected] (stories, letters, photos) about this same amount of time Theatre; the Safeway manage- CC = Closed Captions [email protected] (ads) in the city. ment and the Boy Scouts of [email protected] (billing) In a letter in last week’s pa- America under the leadership of SHOWTIMES website: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com per, Paul Downs claimed that Suzann Lomax; Neil Williamson; a number of states along the all the Co-op shoppers; Jordan Mar 2nd - Mar 8th Community Calendar: www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/calendar northeast corridor have blocked Choper and the ever faithful Alfred M. Skolnik, President, 1959-1977 any future SCMaglev. Not true. Mishkan Torah congregation. I, TONYA Elaine Skolnik, President, 1977-1985 Hats off to the weekly pan- The governors and legislators in (R) (CC) (120 mins) Mary Lou Williamson, Editor Emerita try helpers: Mary Ann Tretler, Fri. 8:00 PM Gary Childs, Editor Sat. 12:00, 8:00 PM On Screen STAFF Sun. 2:30 (OC) PM Matt Arbach, Mary Ann Baker, Peggy Barrett, Judy Bell, Judi Bordeaux, Melinda Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 PM Brady, Jessi Britton, Jill Connor, Bill Cornett, Cynthia Cummings, Peter Curtis, Deanna Two Kinds of Torment: Dawson, Angie Evans, Kathleen Gallagher, Anne Gardner, Jon Gardner, James Giese, Separate But Unequal Bernadette Gormally, Jim Gray, Carol Griffith, Mary Halford, Amy Hansen, Peggy LOVING VINCENT Higgins, Larry Hull, Ginny Jones, Jeff Jones, Suzette Joyner, Jennifer Moser Jurling, Joining Phantom Thread at Old Greenbelt Theatre this Friday, (PG -13) (95 mins) Lesley Kash, Sue Krofchik, Sandra Lange, Sylvia Lewis, Jim Link, Marcie Lissauer, March 2 are two new movies: I, Tonya and Loving Vincent. Chris Logan, Linda Lucas, Marc Manheimer, Joan Marionni, Kathleen McFarland, Fri. & Sat. 5:30 PM Cathie Meetre, Mary Moien, Elaine Nakash, Patricia Novinsky, Diane Oberg, Gail Sun. 8:00 PM Phillips, Marylee Platt, Peter Reppert, Jennifer Robinson, JoEllen Sarff, Pat Scully, Carl I, Tonya is a mockumentary purporting to get the truth of Tonya Seely, Lola Skolnik, Helen Sydavar, Nancy Tolzman, Joanne Tucker, Jean Turkiewicz, Harding’s precipitous, and perhaps unfair, fall from grace after she Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 PM Alan Turnbull, Lynn White, Janice Wolf, Karen Yoho, Ray Zammuto, Stan Zirkin and was implicated in the attack on Nancy Kerrigan (Caitlin Carver), Dea Zugby. her uber-feminine, ice princess figure skating rival during the 1994 PHANTOM THREAD Winter Olympics. The first American woman to execute a triple (R) (CC) (130 mins) CIRCULATION Circulation Coordinator: Karen Yoho [email protected] axel (in 1991), the hardscrabble, weight lifting, fiercely competi- Core of Greenbelt: Ian Tuckman 301-459-5624 tive Harding (Margot Robbie) might not have known about the ill- Fri. & Sat. 2:30 PM Greenbelt East: Contact Condominium Homeowner's Association Sun. 5:15 PM Circulation and Distribution information also available at: planned attack. www.greenbeltnewsreview.com/contact-us/distribution/ Saddled with a violent, abusive husband Jeff Gillhooly (Sebastian Wed. 2:30 PM Stan) and driven by her fanatical mom LaVon Fay Golden (Alison Published weekly since 1937 by the Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Association, Inc Janney), Harding might possibly be more sinned against than sin- Colorlab Series: ning. One critic calls I, Tonya “nuanced and bleakly funny.” BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOOMED BATTALION Cathie Meetre, president; Diane Oberg, vice president; Deanna Dawson, secretary; Sylvia 2 hours, R rated 35mm - Free! Lewis, treasurer; Tom Jones, Pat Scully and Ray Zammuto. Loving Vincent is the long, unusual biopic of Vincent van Gogh (1932) (81 mins) Business Manager: Mary Halford created by directors Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman, who have Sun. 12:30 PM DEADLINES: Letters, Articles and Classified Ads - 8 p.m. Tuesday. Display Ads 4 p.m. commissioned scores of artists to bring van Gogh’s paintings to life. Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday if camera ready. Materials for publication may be mailed to Their Loving Vincent is part police procedural (reconstructing van Monday Matinee: Free! address above, deposited in our box in the Co-op grocery store (by 7 p.m. Tuesday) or Gogh’s final weeks), part hypnotic, a loving animated homage to a brought to our office in the Community Center, 15 Crescent Road, during office hours. tormented, suicidal genius. Robert Gilaczyk plays Vincent. FUNNY FACE Mail subscriptions—$50/year. (1957) (103 mins) 1 hour 34 minutes, PG-13 Greenbelt Community Center at 15 Crescent Rd. - Jim Link Mon. 1:00 PM OFFICE HOURS: Monday 2 - 4 p.m., Tuesday 2 - 4, 6 -10 p.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 3 Community Events

Menu for Senior GHI Notes Next GCAN Meeting Art Drop-In, Musical Garden Club Plot Nutrition Program Thursday, March 1, 10 a.m., To Be Held in April Sunday, March 4 Assignment Meeting The Senior Nutrition Food Storm Water Management Task Greenbelt Climate Action Net- The Greenbelt Recreation Arts The Greenbelt Community and Friendship program pro- Force, Board Room, 6:30 p.m., work (GCAN) meets the first Program invites guests of all Garden Club will hold its plot vides lunches for seniors Monday Executive Session of the Board, Wednesday of each month, which ages to attend a free Commu- assignment meeting on March 8, through Friday at the Community Board Room; 7:45 p.m., Board of means the group would normally nity Art Drop-In workshop with in the Police Station Multipurpose Center beginning at noon. Meals Directors Meeting, Board Room meet on Wednesday, March 7. Artist-in-residence Gina Denn Room. The meeting begins at 7 must be reserved by 11 a.m. two Saturday, March 3, 11 a.m., GCAN volunteers have decided on Sunday, March 4 from 1 p.m. Contact Martha Tomecek at days ahead so that enough food Pre-purchase Orientation, Board to cancel the March meeting. to 3 p.m. in Room 113 of the 301-614-0691 for more informa- is ordered. Call 301-397-2208, Room Volunteers have been very Community Center. Participants tion. Ext. 4215. Sunday, March 4, 1 p.m., busy this month attending two will make attractive and useful All meals include margarine, Homes Improvement Program city council meetings to seek sup- no-sew, fabric-covered zipper coffee or tea and skim milk. Help Session, Board Room port for several bills in Annapo- pouches, using duct tape and Menu for the week of March 5 Monday, March 5, 6:30 and lis, attending a rally in Annapolis other materials. Materials will is as follows: 7:30 p.m., Executive Session- opposing the Potomac Pipeline in be provided, but participants Monday, March 5: Beef hot MCP #3, Board Room Western Maryland and attending are welcome to bring any flat dog, baked beans, mixed greens, Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 two Lobby Nights regarding two woven cotton fabric they may Music Makers wheat hot dog bun, ketchup and p.m., Executive Session-MCP #3, bills about the RPS (Renewable wish to use. No reservations are At the New Deal mustard, tropical fruit, orange Board Room; 7 p.m., Addition Portfolio Standard). One bill sup- needed. The program is open to Music Makers jam sessions at juice. Maintenance Program Task Force, ports an increase to 50 percent by both residents and non-residents the New Deal Café will be held Tuesday, March 6: Cheese om- GHI Kitchen; 7:30 p.m., Ex- 2030. The other bill supports an of Greenbelt. at a new time, Fridays from 2:30 elet with picante sauce, O’Brien ecutive Session-MCP #3, Board increase to 100 percent by 2035. Following the Art Drop-In, a to 4 p.m., beginning on March 2. potatoes, spinach, English muffin Room. The Greenbelt City Council came matinee performance of the 2018 Bring instruments, voice and pas- with jelly, diced peaches, grape Thursday, March 8, 7 p.m., out in support of both bills. Greenbelt Youth Musical will sion for making music together juice. Zoning Re-write Task Force, The group is also asking take place at 3 p.m. Time Will in a casual and supportive atmo- Wednesday, March 7: Brus- Board Room City Council to support a state- Tell: Teens and Tunes in Tugwell sphere. All ages and experience chetta beef, au gratin rotini, green Friday, March 9, office closed. wide ban on styrofoam. Prince Town celebrates Greenbelt’s 80th levels are welcome to participate. beans, wheat bread, fresh fruit, Emergency maintenance service George’s County already has a anniversary with a trip back to When attendees purchase food orange juice. available at 301-474-6011. ban. Greenbelt High School in 1937. and drink, it’s a win-win for both Thursday, March 8: Creamy Mark your calendar for This show is ticketed and ad- music makers and the café. chicken tikka, oven roasted po- Wednesday, April 4 from 7 to vance purchase is recommended. tatoes, mixed vegetables, na’an 9 p.m., when GCAN will be Tickets are available for pur- bread, pineapple tidbits, cranberry Golden Age Club back on schedule. Details for chase at the Community Center Computer Club juice. by Mary Moien that meeting will be announced business office, open Monday The Greenbelt Computer Club Friday, March 9: Veggie burg- A business meeting and induc- in a few weeks. For additional through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 will hold its monthly meeting er, potato wedges, hot spiced ap- tion of 2018 officers will be held information about GCAN, contact p.m. For phone orders or other on Thursday, March 8 from 7 to ples, coleslaw, wheat hamburger on Wednesday, March 7. Bad Lore Rosenthal, program coordi- assistance, call 301-397-2208 8:30 p.m. in Room 103 of the bun, ketchup, orange juice. weather postponed the inductions nator, at SimplicityGroupsMD@ during business hours. Community Center. Everyone earlier this year. gmail.com or 301-345-2234. is welcome to the discussions On March 14 Vinay Satwah, about the latest in computers, D.O., Greenbelt cardiologist and tablets and consumer electronics. internist as well as a specialist in Basic trouble shooting advice for vein issues, will give a presenta- Windows computers and some tion about varicose veins and re- for Apple iPad and iPhone is lated vein problems and solutions. Toastmasters Meet available. Potluck lunch day and March Golden Agers Plan The Greenbelt Toastmasters birthday celebrations will be held Club will meet on Wednesday, on March 21. Although it will be Anniversary Lunch March 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the So- a few days late, bring something The Golden Age Club will cial Hall of Greenbelt Community in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day have its annual anniversary lun- Church at Hillside and Crescent also if possible. cheon on Wednesday, April 18 at Roads. The group offers profes- On March 28 bring a gift for the Holiday Inn on Route 1 next Presents sionals, students, stay-at-home the bingo table. to IKEA. The luncheon is for Text gen layout for GACFrom ad, 4 2015 columns by 5 inches for the parents and retirees a supportive All Greenbelt seniors are in- club members and their guests March 1, 2018 edition environment to improve skills in only. Food selection is salmon vited to join the Golden Age communication and leadership. Club or attend as guests. or turkey; dessert is fruit plate or “One River, Many Relations” and “Brookville” For more information call 240- Meetings are every Wednesday apple pie. Contact Joan Baker at 542-8625. at 11 a.m. in the second floor 301-345-2917 for more informa- Sunday, March 4th, 7th, and 9th tion, cost and to make reserva- meeting room at the Community Beginning at 8 PM Center. tions and meal selections.

Greenbelt Arts Center Presents Angel Street The Greenbelt Arts Center More Community Events will present Angel Street, written are located throughout the paper. by Patrick Hamilton, throughout BOOK TICKETS ONLINE: March. Better known in the U.S. WWW.GREENBELTARTSCENTER.ORG as Gaslight, the play takes place FOR INFO: in 1880 in an old Victorian house [email protected] in London. Mr. Manningham is slowly trying to drive his wife in- 301-441-8770 sane (her mother died of insanity) OPENING THIS WEEK by playing demonic tricks on her. One evening when Manningham ANGEL STREET is out, Inspector Rough calls and during the course of the evening Free and Open to the Public Written by Patrick Hamilton convinces Mrs. Manningham that Produced by arrangement with her husband murdered a woman Samuel French in this house 15 years ago for her GATe’s Annual Membership meeting jewels, and that these jewels have is Sunday, March 25th, from 3 – 5PM Directed by Pauline Griller-Mitchell never been found. Co-Produced by Malca Giblin and The title Gaslight derives from Pauline Griller-Mitchell the telltale flickering of the gas Next Orientation class is Thursday, March 8, at 7PM. lamps in the house. But the term Mar 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, ‘gaslighting’ has come to repre- Board of Directors meeting & 24 at 8pm sent a form of emotional abuse by undermining victims’ confi- Tuesday, March 20 at 7:30PM Mar 11 & 18 at 2pm dence by calling their credibility and sanity into question. For Members Only Ticket prices: $22 General Admission, The production will run on $20 Students/Seniors/Military, Friday and Saturday evenings Apple Final Cut Pro Class - $$$ rd st, $12 Youth (12 and under with adult) March 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23 Saturdays, March 3 – 31 from 10AM-1PM and 24 at 8 p.m. with Sunday COMING SOON: matinees on March 11 and 18 at Baskerville: a Sherlock Holmes Mystery - April 13-May 5, 2018 2 p.m. GREENBELT ARTS CENTER-123 CENTERWAY-GREENBELT, MD Buy tickets online at greenbel- (UNDER THE CO-OP GROCERY STORE) tartscenter.org.

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Rare World War I Drama Was places I live. As I get to know beyond. I will build on our excel- Greenbelt I am fascinated by its lent past and help us move into Condolences to News Review First Film Shown In Greenbelt unique background and ongoing the future. staffer Melinda Brady and her by Christopher Cherry contributions to the world and am Third, I want to make sure family on the death of her father glad to have become a Greenbel- this paper is the paper for all of earlier this month. On Sunday, March 4 at 12:30 ter myself. Greenbelt: West, Center and East. Thanks to renowned nature p.m., 80 years to the day after its Let me share a few personal I will do my part to make sure photographer and Greenbelt resi- premiere in Greenbelt, the Old notes. Family is important to me. that happens. dent Graeme Simpson. While Greenbelt Theatre will present I’ve got one married daughter, Fourth, I am going to get out walking around the lake last The Doomed Battalion, a World two married sons, three grand- and about town, meeting folks, week he noticed a great blue War I drama set in Austria. This, children and a wife of almost dropping in on community gath- heron in distress. He saw that the the first movie actually shown in four decades. I’ll be attending the erings and meetings and partici- heron was trailing a long length Greenbelt, was presented in the University of Maryland’s Master pating in events. I look forward of fishing line, and that the hook Community Center auditorium. Gardener training this spring. I to finding ways to connect people was stuck in the heron’s tongue. The 1932 film features breath- love reading, music and hiking. to the paper and the paper to The heron allowed Graeme to taking panoramic scenes of the I’m a Robert Burns enthusiast people. approach and remove the hook. Alpine battlefront between Italy and a member of the P.G. Wode- One more thing: I like hear- Graeme said that he has since and Austria. The suspenseful house Society. I’ve memorized ing stories about people and their seen the heron with a fish, so the story concerns two friends on about 50 poems. lives. As the new editor I want to heron has apparently recovered. opposite sides of the conflict: I am honored to be the editor hear the tales Greenbelters have Congratulations to the DACA an Austrian soldier, who is en- of this venerable paper. Here are to tell. How did folks who live marchers on the completion of trenched with his garrison on some of my goals. here first find Greenbelt? What their walk from New York City a mountaintop, and his Italian First, I am committed to help- did it take to get here? What are to Washington. Thanks to every- friend, whose squadron begins POSTER RELEASE THEATRICAL ing continue the 80-year tradition the vivid memories of Greenbelt one who played a role hosting This was the first movie shown methodically planting tons of of excellence established by the residents who have been here them in Greenbelt, including the in Greenbelt in 1938. high explosives to dislodge the News Review, a paper for, by a long time, and the hopes and residents who opened their homes Austrians from the peak. and about Greenbelt. dreams of folks who have only to the marchers, and the New The film’s world premiere the public. The Greenbelt Coop- Second, I intend to help this recently arrived? I have shared a Deal Café which opened its doors took place in Washington at the erator reported that a contingency great paper meet the opportuni- little of my story here; I’m look- for a potluck supper. A big thank Rialto Theatre, attended by seven plan had been prepared and the ties and challenges of 2018 and ing forward to hearing yours. you to former Eleanor Roosevelt members of the Cabinet, 20 sena- Men’s Athletic Club of Greenbelt High School student Sarah Gin- tors and six ambassadors, includ- had “very kindly changed the gold who organized the marchers’ ing the ambassadors of Italy and date of its meeting,” to free up Free Greenbelt CARES Arts Advisory Board stay in Greenbelt. Austria. The Washington Post the Community Center auditorium ESOL Class Meets Meeting on Grants Please share your accomplish- called the occasion “one of the for the screening. Want to speak better English? The Greenbelt Arts Advisory ments, milestones and news in most notable first-nights ever re- Admission in 1938 was 25 Try Greenbelt CARES free Eng- Board will meet on Tuesday, the Our Neighbors column. Send corded in the theatrical annals of cents for adults and 10 cents for lish for Speakers of Other Lan- March 6 at 7 p.m. at the Com- details of your news items to the Capital.” children. In yet another historic guages (ESOL). The class meets munity Center. The board will [email protected]. When the film was announced first, the 2018 price is actually every Tuesday and Thursday discuss recognition group grant as the first feature to be shown lower; thanks to sponsorship by morning from 9:30 to 11 a.m. applications from community arts in Greenbelt, there was optimism Colorlab, admis- at Springhill Lake Recreation groups and select a representative that it might be shown in the sion is free. Center. to serve on this year’s grant re- town’s new theater, which had This friendly and fun class view panel. For additional infor- not yet been released by the con- welcomes speakers of all oth- mation, contact Nicole DeWald, struction authorities for use by er languages. Newcomers or staff liaison, at ndewald@green- long-time residents can improve beltmd.gov or 301-397-2208. their English with conversation, Book Festival March 3 Big Band Jazz dialogs, grammar practice and friendly group support. Mowatt Memorial United Methodist Church In College Park Free at UMD 40 Ridge Road, Greenbelt The UMD Spring Big Band The College Park Community Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors Showcase will be held on Tues- Library and the College Park Li- www.greenbeltumc.org 301-474-9410 ons Club will hold their 6th An- day and Wednesday, March 6 and Rev. Fay Lundin, Pastor nual Book Festival on Saturday, 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Key Theatre of GIVE BLOOD March 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Clarice. It will feature jazz at the College Park Commu- standards and premieres of pieces Worship Service 10 a.m. nity Center, 5051 Pierce Avenue, by UMD alumni and current jazz GIVE LIFE Join the magic of Lent. which has ample free parking. students. Meet and talk with authors and illustrators, including Green- Abiding Presence Lutheran Church belt’s own Amy Hansen. Buy Paint Branch Unitarian Universalist Church 10774 Rhode Island Avenue 3215 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi books and get autographs. 301-937-7646 Phone: 301-937-3666 www.pbuuc.org The College Park Arts Ex- Welcomes you to our open, nurturing community change will celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with reading and fun Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. March 4 10 a.m. Rev. Jongkil Na activities, including popsicle stick "Driving the Dream" puppets and face painting. This www.APLChurch.org activity is free. Come and Join Us The Reverend Rachel Christensen, Minister; with Paul Wester, Worship Associate; Carla Miller, DMRE; The PBUUC Choir; and The Chalice Dancers Located in the Beltsville Professional Center We are in it together, this Unitarian Universalist journey through time and space. If it is going to happen, we are the ones who have to make it happen. How do we work Obituaries together to do it? The News Review publishes obituaries of Greenbelt ST. HUGH OF GRENOBLE CATHOLIC CHURCH residents, past or present. 135 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Greenbelt Community Church You write it or we will if 301-474-4322 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST you prefer. We try to include information about participation Mass Schedule: 1 Hillside (at Crescent Road) in various activities and orga- Sunday 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Phone: 301-474-6171 mornings nizations, where the person Saturday 9:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m. www.greenbeltcommunitychurch.org lived and something about Daily Mass: 7:15 a.m. Sunday Worship the family. A photograph and Sacrament of Penance: Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. service information should be 10:15 a.m. included. There is no charge. Pastor: Rev. Walter J. Tappe Rev. Glennyce Grindstaff, Pastor

Mishkan Torah Congregation 10 Ridge Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 Catholic Rabbi Saul Oresky Cantor Phil Greenfield Community Come worship God with us! Friday evening services 8:00 PM, except first Friday of the of Greenbelt month, when children's service begins at 7:00 PM MASS Sunday School 9:45AM Sundays 10 A.M. Worship Service 11:00AM Saturday morning services at 9:30 AM. Municipal Building Children's Education, Adult Education, Socal Action, etc. ALL ARE WELCOME. 101 Greenhill Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 For further information call 301 474-4223 www.mishkantorah.org (301) 474-‐4212 www. greenbeltbaptist.org Conservative and Reconstructionist

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At the Library English Conversation Club. Tuesday, March 6, 6 p.m. Learn- ing to speak English? Join our club and practice speaking Eng- City Information lish in a friendly atmosphere with people from diverse backgrounds. MEETINGS FOR MARCH 5-9 THE 2018 GREENBELT YOUTH MUSICAL Registration is recommended, as Monday, March 5 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSION w/ space is limited. (This club will NRP Group-Development Proposal-Capital Office Park/ meet weekly on Tuesday eve- Capital Office Park at Municipal Building, 25 Crescent Road. TIME WILL TELL nings.) Live on Verizon 21, Comcast 71 and Streaming live at www.green- Kids Achieve Club. Tuesday, beltmd.gov TEENS AND TUNES IN TUGWELL TOWN

March 6, 6 p.m. Homework help Greenbelt Community Center and reading practice for students Tuesday, March 6 at 7:00pm, PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE at Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. Saturday, March 3, 7:00 pm in grades K through 6. (This club Sunday, March 4, 3:00 pm will meet weekly on Tuesday Tuesday, March 6 at 7:00pm, ARTS ADVISORY BOARD Saturday March 10, 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm evenings, concurrent with the at Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. On the English Conversation Club.) Agenda: Recognition Group grant applications from community arts A present-day teenager travels back to 1937, the year that Greenbelt was founded. When she Weekly Ready 2 Read Story- joins the cast of the first high school musical, she learns that progress is an idea that advances groups, selection of a representative to serve on this year’s Grant with the times, while love is never out of date. times. Tuesday, March 6, ages Review Panel. 3 to 5, 7 p.m., limit 20 people. This funny, heart-warming show serves up a delectable slice of history, accompanied by the hit Wednesday, March 7, ages 3 to Wednesday, March 7 at 8:00pm, COUNCIL WORK SESSION songs of the day. 5, 10:15 a.m., limit 20 people; re: Development Proposal – Old Nursing Home/ Land Use ages 2 to 3, 11:15 a.m., limit Proposal Property Adjacent to Capital Cadillac at Greenbelt Tickets: $5 Advance sales at 301-397-2208 20 people. Thursday, March 8, Community Center, 15 Crescent Road. ages newborn to 2, 10:15 and The schedule is subject to change. For confirmation that a meet- HOT COMPOSTING 11:15 a.m., limit 15 babies with ing is being held call 301-474-8000. PROJECT parent(s)/caregiver(s); ages 2 to 3, City of Greenbelt neighbors 4:15 p.m., limit 20 people. are invited to join a new com- Winter 2018 African Histo- Spring & Summer munity “hot” composting proj- ry and Culture Lecture Series. Camp Programs ect in Greenbelt! We’re join- Tuesday, March 6, 7 p.m. Black ing a national movement of Metropolis: Great African Cities, Registration now organized community-pow- Their Founding & Evolution will open! ered food scraps recycling be the last session of the Winter programs with the installment of a three-bin hot-compost station 2018 season in this audiovisual Spring Camps-April 2-6 at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center. Please contact Beth lecture series presented by histo- Fast Break Basketball Clinic at LeaMond ([email protected]) if you would like to find out rian C.R. Gibbs. Springhill Lake Recreation Center more about this national movement. French Conversation Club. Spring Camp at the Youth Center Thursday, March 8, 5 p.m. Learn- Participating households will bring their household food scraps ing to speak French? Join our Summer Camps: to the Springhill Lake Recreation Center compost station once a club and practice speaking French Kinder Camp, Camp Pine Tree, week, learn simple and effective methods for “hot” composting, in a friendly atmosphere. Creative Kids Camp, help to run the hot compost system, and take home valuable Senior Computer Club: Inter- Camp YOGO, Performance finished compost. net Basics II. Monday, March 12, Camp, & Camp Encore 1:30 p.m. Building on the skills Apply to participate by filling out an application online at https:// from Internet Basics I, practice Offer a variety of active and artistic choices for children tinyurl.com/GBCapp1.Contact Beth LeaMond (bleamond@gmail. using Google to find informa- ages 3 1/2years to 17 years. com) if you have any questions about the project, or if you would prefer a paper copy of the application. tion from websites you can trust. Camps available June 18 through August 24 Registration is required and space is limited to six participants. Call Visit www.greenbeltmd.gov/camps to see our Notice of Charter Amendment Resolution the branch to register at 301-345- complete Camp Guide. At its regular meeting of February 26, 2018, the City Council 5800. Call 301-397-2200 for more information. adopted a resolution to amend the City Charter. As required Bibliobop Dance Party. Satur- by state law, this resolution will be posted in its entirety for 40 day, March 17, 10:30 a.m., ages Greenbelt Assistance in Living Program presents: days, until April 7, at the Municipal Building, as well as on the 2 to 5. Calling all preschoolers FREE SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM City’s Web site at www.greenbeltmd.gov. Copies may also be and toddlers to come bust a move Mondays from March 12-April 23 requested of the City Clerk. It will be come effective on April and shake your sillies out at the from 6:30-8:00pm 17, 2018, unless a proper petition to submit the amendment to Greenbelt Bibliobop Dance Party. Springhill Lake Recreation Center the voters on a referendum is filed as permitted by law. As also Bring parents or caregivers and 6101 Cherrywood Lane required by state law, this notice is given to provide a fair sum- prepare to boogie and bop. mary of the resolution. Read to Rover. Saturday, Now is the time to finally quit! March 17, 2 p.m. Read to Rover Free nicotine Patches and/or Nicotine Charter Amendment Resolution No. 2018-1 helps children ages 6 to 11 build Gum will be provided by the Prince reading confidence while read- George’s County Health Department Behavioral Health Services A Resolution of the City Of Greenbelt, Maryland, to Amend Sec- ing aloud to specially trained Division of Prevention, Recovery & Tobacco Program. tion 2 of the Charter of the City Of Greenbelt, for the Purpose therapy dogs glad to listen. Each To register contact Maryam Khan at 240-542-2033 of Enlarging the Corporate Boundaries of the City Of Greenbelt, child will read for 15 minutes. Maryland under the Provisions of Article 23a, Section 19, of the Presented every third Saturday of There are a few openings left Annotated Code of the State of Maryland (1957 Edition and each month. Registration recom- for the current session of Amendments), Replaced by the Local Government Article of mended; call the branch at 301- the Annotated Code of the State of Maryland (2013 Edition and 345-5800 for more information. MOM’S MORNING Amendments), by Annexing Thereto Certain Lands and Proper- ty Contiguous To and Adjoining the Existing Corporate Bound- OUT ary of the City of Greenbelt, Prince George’s County, Being Your preschool solution for the Lands Of The Greenbelt Station South Core Development, LISTEN to the children ages 3-5. Owned by the Developer NVR MS Cavalier Greenbelt LLC, Lo- NEWS REVIEW Visually impaired Ages 4-5: Registration # 127503-2 cated within Berwyn District 21, Prince George’s County, Mary- may listen for free M/W/F 9:00am-1:00pm/Youth Center land, and being Part of the Land Conveyed by Alfred H. Smith Call Metropolitan Washington Ear to Alfred H. Smith and Harry R. Smith by Deed Dated June 10, 301-681-6636 Ages 3-4: Registration # 127503-1 1987 as Recorded Among the Land Records of Prince George’s No special equipment needed Tu/Th 9:00-12:00noon/Youth Center County, Maryland, in Liber 6694 Folio 858 and Containing 0.131 Classes: will continue until May 25 Acres More or Less, as More Fully Described in the Metes and The Winter/Spring session began in early January. We have a Bounds Description Prepared by W. Joseph Hines of Dewberry few spots available in this fun and educational preschool pro- Consultants LLC; Establishing Certain Terms, Conditions, snd gram. Class fees will be prorated based on student start date. Circumstances Applicable to Such Land and the Owners There- of; and all Matters Relating to the Annexation of Such 0.131 Holy Cross Please call 301-397-2200 for more information. Acres of Land, More or Less, Into the City Of Greenbelt Thrift Store Children may register for both classes with teacher Purpose: To amend the City Charter to annex a small portion, permission. Teacher: Gaye Houchens 0.131 acres more or less, of the property owned by NVR MS Every Thursday Cavalier Greenbelt LLC. This portion of property should have 10am – 4pm VACANCIES ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES been included in the original Greenbelt Station South Core annexation. Volunteer to serve on City Council Advisory Groups. Good, clean clothes for women, For additional information, contact David Moran, Assistant City men and children! There are currently vacancies on: Advisory Committee on Manager, at 301-474-8000 or [email protected]. Education, Advisory Planning Board, Arts Advisory Board, Shoes, jewelry, books, etc. Employee Relations Board, Forest Preserve Advisory Board, Follow the City of Greenbelt on Facebook Greenbelt Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability, @cityofgreenbelt. 6905 Greenbelt Road Park and Recreation Advisory Board, Senior Citizens Advisory Committee and Youth Advisory Committee. Visit www.greenbeltmd.gov for city information Greenbelt, Md. 301-345-5111 For information on how to apply call 301-474-8000. All city social at www.greenbeltmd.gov/infowall Page 6 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 1, 2018

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80th Anniversary Conservation Corps Member Youth Musical Celebrates Aids Greenbelt Food Forest Greenbelt’s 80th Anniversary by Maria Herd by Christopher Cherry Maryam El-Amin is begin- munity Center. ning her career in environmental El-Amin didn’t know much policy at Greenbelt’s Department about food forests when she took of Public Works. on the project, but she chose it as “Where I am now is a really her capstone because “this looks good place to start. Eventually, like it needs work,” she recalled. I would like to get into shaping The food forest is a garden the policy around what makes the of edible native plants that help environmental changes happen,” support the ecosystem and bio- said the environmental science diversity while educating the major. “That’s what I’m passion- community on what plants are ate about.” safe to eat. El-Amin started working for El-Amin’s first step was to the city in August as a Chesa- remove the weeds and vines that peake Conservation Corps mem- had taken over the area and sow ber. The program matches over new plants. Next she will be 40 individuals with non-profit MARIA HERD BY PHOTO inserting signage to identify the and governmental organizations Maryam El-Amin various plants. in positions focused on improving County native, but had only brief- After her year-long contract is local communities and protecting ly visited Greenbelt before start- up, El-Amin plans to go back to natural resources, according to ing her new job. Prince George’s Community Col- “It’s kind of rare to find a OLIVIA GUERRIERI BY PHOTO a Chesapeake Bay Trust press lege and finish her degree. Sally Jones (played by Elta Goldstein) is hoping for a phone call. suburban city with a small town release. For now, her goal is to learn In January of 1938, less than half of the homes in Greenbelt had mentality,” she said. “It’s defi- The members are between the as much as she can about how telephones. ages of 18 and 25 and receive a nitely been an eye-opening expe- local government operates. “It’s stipend over the course of their rience. I haven’t found any other really eye-opening,” she said. The 2018 Greenbelt Youth At intermission, playgoers will year-long assignment. The goal of place like that.” “There is always interesting stuff Musical, Time Will Tell, opens hear recordings by the famous the program is to provide valu- El-Amin said that her work going on around Public Works.” on Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m. 1930s all-women band, Ina Ray able job skills training and pro- changes day to day, but her long- Maria Herd is a University (already sold out) at the Commu- Hutton and Her Melodears. Audi- mote Maryland’s green economy, term capstone project is revamp- of Maryland graduate student in nity Center. The funny and nos- ence members will also enjoy pe- said the release. ing the Greenbelt Food Forest journalism writing for the News talgic show, in keeping with the rusing an exhibit highlighting the El-Amin is a Prince George’s behind the Springhill Lake Com- Review. city’s 80th anniversary, features history of Greenbelt High School, hit songs from Greenbelt’s first as well as other historical topics year, which was a peak time for connected with the play. American popular music. The show runs over two Environmental Coordinator Subtitled Teens and Tunes in weekends, with a matinee per- Tugwell Town, the story concerns formance Sunday, March 4 (al- a present-day Greenbelt teenager ready sold out) and two shows Joins Greenbelt Public Works who travels back to 1937 and next Saturday, March 10, at 2 by Maria Herd joins the cast of the high school and 7 p.m. Advance purchase is musical. She falls in love with strongly recommended. Contact Environmental Coordinator homes. her leading man, who considers the Community Center’s business Jason Martin is the newest team In addition to long-term envi- himself a good New Deal pro- office at 301-397-2208 or stop by member at Greenbelt’s Depart- ronmental projects, Martin’s job gressive but is taken aback by to purchase tickets. ment of Public Works. A self- is to coordinate with the com- her even more progressive, mod- proclaimed bug nerd, Martin has munity. This includes nonprofits, ern ideas about gender equality. several goals to improve Green- citizen groups like the Friends of The show features a perfor- belt’s biodiversity and storm wa- Greenbelt Forest and city boards mance of the Big Apple, the ter management practices. like the Forest Preserve Advisory dance craze that swept the nation Straight out of high school, Board. in late 1937, reaching even the Martin went into the U.S. Air He plans environmentally White House. Also showcased is Force for six years. Then he oriented volunteer events such a version of a work created by earned an associates degree from as the recent project at Green- dance pioneer Ted Shawn, who Northern Virginia Community belt Lake to install beaver cages toured the country in the 1930s College, moved to Greenbelt and around the base of large trees with his Men Dancers, seeking to transferred to Towson University to prevent beavers from chew- convince the American public that where he studied biology with MARIA HERD BY PHOTO ing down the trees, potentially dance could be a masculine art. a focus in ecology, mainly re- Jason Martin creating a safety hazard. The searching pollinators and native volunteers left the smaller trees bee populations. concentrate on removing invasive for beavers to chew. “I’ve got a soft spot in my plants from the understory. “We’re happy, they’re happy, heart for bees,” Martin said. But removing the invasive everybody is happy,” Martin said. While in college Martin volun- plants isn’t enough. “That’s only In addition to volunteer events, Greenbelt Youth Baseball teered, interned and then worked half the battle,” he said. The key Martin is planning educational at the Anacostia Watershed Soci- is to replace the invasive plants 2018 Registration Dates workshops for residents on top- (Bring a copy of Child’s Birth Certificate & Photo ID) ety, a nonprofit where he focused with native plants to improve the ics like composting, pollinator on habitat restoration and inva- biodiversity. gardens and rain gardens. Saturday, February 10, 17, 24, Wed 28 and Saturday March 3 sive plant management. Those are “That’s more long-term think- “Pollinators are like my baby two key areas of expertise that he ing. So instead of just doing Registration will be held at the following locations and times project. I want to get way more 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Greenbelt Youth Center plans to bring to his new position invasive plant management, it’s installed if I can,” Martin said. as environmental coordinator. reestablishing our native under- “That’s something I’m always After graduation, Martin story,” Martin said. Online Registration will be open Saturday, February 10 working on.” @ greenbeltyouthbaseball.siplay.com worked at a plant nursery for Martin also has ideas to man- He is also in charge of in- a year and then went back to age litter long term. Contingent specting city properties to make DRAFT DAY Towson University for a master’s on funding and approval, he sure that stormwater prevention degree in biology with a focus in would like to install litter traps Friday, March 9, 2018 - 6:00 PM Braden Field #2 mechanisms are functioning prop- (for those who can't make Saturday) ecology. This time his research in the waterways that would col- erly, “so that way when we have was on termites and wood rot lect it in one place. inspections we pass with flying Saturday, March 10, 2018 fungi, “which is not something “That way it’s a little easier. colors.” most people care or think about,” You’re collecting more trash in a 10:00 AM, First Year Players Draft (McDonald Field) Besides fishing at Greenbelt (Bad Weather Date Saturday, March 17, 2018 same time and location) he said. shorter amount of time,” he said. Lake, Martin’s favorite local na- Martin finished his masters His other green infrastructure *Major League Players Only* ture spot is a mossy patch on (Registration will also be available before the draft) last December and started his ideas include installing green Blueberry Ridge in the North roofs; expanding rain gardens, new position at Public Works a Woods that looks out on a grove For more information please contact: few weeks later. rain catchment systems and bio- of mountain laurel. retention – a rain water filtering Commissioner - Brian Bailey 301-395-1547 or One of the first projects on his “They’re early bloomers so at [email protected] list is to improve habitat restora- process. that means spring time is com- tion. However, Martin said that According to Martin there ing, things are coming to life,” Greenbelt has such an “unbeliev- are already numerous buildings he said. able canopy tree coverage – one in Greenbelt with rain catch- Maria Herd is a University We are looking for Commissioners, Coaches, of the top in the country” that ment systems, but he would like of Maryland graduate student in and Volunteers. For more information please he has had a hard time finding to encourage more residents to journalism writing for the News email us at [email protected] public land that doesn’t already participate in financial incentive Review. have trees. So he has decided to programs to install them on their Page 8 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Thursday, March 1, 2018

GMS continued from page 1 COUNCIL continued from page 1 students also volunteered their and degree that she has com- the Maryland Energy Administra- on a master purchase order of the concerned about the drop in fund- ideas, to Deleveaux’s delight. pleted. She claims she used to tion, which would be used for City and County of Denver at a ing available from the county for At Booz Allen Hamilton, De- feel at a disadvantage during her one of the roof components of total cost of $252,290. buses used mostly for seniors. leveaux leads the company’s studies, but did not let anything the Recreation Center, and staff FPAB Report on Maglev The city has written about this Science and Technology practice. discourage her. The hours staying has recommended funding the The city council had high before, but council voted to do She completed a Ph.D. from up late to do a single problem other roof segment from the capi- praise for a report from the For- so again and to raise the matter Pennsylvania State University while at Georgia Tech taught her tal project monies. John Lippert est Preserve Advisory Board again at its mid-session legisla- in industrial and manufacturing she could do anything she put and Steven Skolnik, chairs re- (FPAB) on the potential impacts tive dinner with its state and engineering, a master of science her mind to, even if it took her spectively of GreenACES and the of the proposed superconduct- county delegation. in engineering science from Har- longer than others initially. Solar Task Force, both praised ing maglev train on the area of Reclassification vard University and a bachelor For Deleveaux, these talks the project and encouraged the the Preserve, as well as on the At the request of Greenbelt of science from Georgia Institute are “always about empowering.” city council to enable work on policies and legal protections CARES Director Liz Park, the of Technology in industrial and The most important aspect is to both parts of the roof. that are in place to prohibit that council agreed to a proposed re- systems engineering. inspire the students and to help Mechanical Street Sweeper interference. Valerie Elliott, chair classification of a position in the She relayed her humble up- them understand the value of Greenbelt, College Park, Ber- of FPAB, and Jason Martin, the Greenbelt Assistance in Living bringing to the students, explain- making mistakes. She has worked wyn Heights and New Carrollton city’s environmental coordinator, (GAIL) Program that will permit ing that she was born on Crooked hard throughout her career to make up the Four Cities Coali- addressed some of the issues af- more efficient use of staff time. Island, Bahamas, an island with a have the right mindset as she has tion, which runs what has been fecting the forest itself, wildlife, a The reclassified position will be population of 350, which at the progressed through her studies a successful and award-winning wetlands area and other concerns. for a bilingual (English and Span- time of her birth did not have and work. Kids should learn, ac- shared street sweeper program. Since councilmembers regret- ish) community outreach coordi- electricity. She used the island’s cording to Deleveaux, to have the Over the years it has evolved that ted not having had this report nator to oversee all the communi- blue holes (deep sinkholes that expectation of mistakes, because Greenbelt provides the driver and when they sent letters to various ty wellness and support programs have filled in with water) to give she knows she hardly gets things manages the program, with costs officials about the city’s position offered by GAIL. No reduction the students context about her done on the first try. She wonders shared proportionately by the fa- on maglev, they decided a replay of services to senior clients will home and how she was brought out loud, “Who does?” cilities. This year a decision was was in order and directed that result from the change. up. Caroline Hanks is a University made to purchase a mechanical the board’s comments be sent to Consent Agenda The important message Dele- of Maryland journalism student sweeper to replace the existing the same recipients. The report is An action taken on the con- veaux normally likes to relay to and a Dorothy Sucher intern for regenerative air sweeper. now posted on the section of the sent agenda, for which the staff her audience is the amount of the News Review. A second change that will city website where maglev mate- recommendation is accepted with- work behind each achievement require modifying the original rials are being collected, which out council discussion, included agreement involves a recalcula- can be reached through a link on an award of purchase for the tion of the payments of each the homepage at greenbeltmd.gov. city’s street and miscellaneous city toward the purchase. The Greenbelt Connection concrete work for the current purchase cost of the original Councilmember Colin Byrd fiscal year. The capital proj- equipment was split four ways, added an item to the agenda and ects budget includes $51,000 for but it has now been agreed to re- made a motion that the city write these two items. Using a pig- apportion the purchase payments to County Councilmember Todd gyback on two Prince George’s in the same fashion in which Turner requesting funding toward County contracts, the funds will maintenance costs are handled. a replacement for a Greenbelt be awarded to VMP Construction College Park will pay 46 percent, Connection bus. Greenbelt is of Lanham and NZI Construction Greenbelt 23 percent, New Car- currently using a bus on loan of Beltsville, both of which have rollton, 21 percent and Berwyn from Berwyn Heights. Accord- undertaken work for the city in Heights 10 percent. Greenbelt ing to Assistant City Manager the past. had budgeted up to $71,000 for David Moran, the city was not Three residents were appointed the purchase, but its share will be even able to claim the insur- to new terms on the council ad-

PHOTO BY CAROLINE HANKS CAROLINE BY PHOTO only $58,027. ance money from the damaged visory groups on which they have Velma Deleveaux speaks to Greenbelt Middle School students about Council unanimously support- bus since it was still technically been serving: Katherine McEl- their potential as the world's next generation of problem solvers. ed the purchase of the Dulevo owned by the county. henny, Advisory Committee on 6000 mechanical sweeper. The Public Works Director James Education; Jane Young, Green- city will buy it from Bortek In- Sterling noted that many mu- ACES; and David West, Senior dustries of Mechanicsburg, Penn., nicipalities in the county were Citizens Advisory Committee.

At the New Deal Sunday, March 4, 7 to 9 p.m., The Petrified Pickers, an off-the- cuff evening of bluegrass and STOP the SCMAGLEV Train country classics with some of the area’s finest pickers. Public Information Day Monday, March 5, 7 to 9 p.m., Family Meeting, financial man- Sponsored by Greenbelt Advocates for Environmental and Social Justice agement ideas for families. Tuesday, March 6, 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday March 3, 2018, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Bruce Kritt, classical guitar. 7 to 9 p.m., The New Old Jamboree Greenbriar Community Center, 7600 Hanover Parkway hosted by Ruthie and the Wran- glers, featuring new songs, old Sign our petition supporting the NO Build option! songs and special guests. Wednesday, March 7, 2 to 4 p.m., Bruce Kritt, classical guitar. Write a letter of opposition! 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Misbehavin’ Maidens, lewd lyrical lasses with Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR) wants to build and operate a high-speed tight chorals and loose morals. A mixed a capella/folk band com- superconducting magnetic levitation (SCMAGLEV) train system between Baltimore posed of four women with a love of sex-positive music, parodies, and Washington D.C. The two BW Parkway routes and the no build option remain drinking and fandom references under consideration. These routes pass through Greenbelt and impact communities for the adult crowd. Parental dis- cretion is advised. north and south of Greenbelt. We support the NO Build option. Thursday, March 8, noon to 2 p.m., Mid-Day Melodies with Come any time between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM Amy C Kraft. 7 to 10 p.m., Open Mic with James & Martha. Friday, March 9, 8:30 to 11:30 The purpose is to organize opposition to the BW Parkway routes. We will have: p.m., The Wharf Rats, shakin’ psychedelic jam band playing 1. A petition attendees can sign in support of the No Build option tasty originals, Grateful Dead, Floyd, Cash, Isaak, Feat, Jerry, 2. Prepared letters to which attendees can add comments (we will mail) Morrison, Tucker and groovali- 3. Maps showing the proposed BW Parkway routes cious classics at every show. Saturday, March 10, 4 to 6 4. Speakers from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (elected officials and activists) p.m., Bruce Kritt, classical guitar. 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., The Roust- abouts, an original, upbeat take Contact Brian or Donna Almquist for information at: on the blues that wanders into the worlds of funk, R&B and rock [email protected] with the fiddle as the x-factor. Paid for by Greenbelt Advocates for Environmental and Social Justice

Thursday, March 1, 2018 GREENBELT NEWS REVIEW Page 9 City Notes Animal Control staff removed Officials Are Addressing Police Blotter a snake from a resident’s home, picked up one dog running loose Student Altercation Incidents Based on information released by the Greenbelt Police Department, and returned it to its owner, and www.greenbeltmd.gov/police investigated two separate dog by Gary Childs Dates and times are those when police were first contacted about bite incidents. One cat was sur- incidents. rendered and three cats and one dog were adopted. Theft Greenbelt Road and an electronic Public Works February 15, 6:02 p.m., 6100 utility locator was taken from a Public Works crew met with block Breezewood Drive. A man possibly unlocked vehicle in the the Forest Preserve Advisory walked by a woman, grabbed the 7700 block Lakecrest Drive. Two Board about a proposal for the cell phone from her hand and tires and rims were taken from a city to enter into the Maryland fled on foot. vehicle in the 9300 block Edmon- Department of Agriculture adult February 15, 8 p.m., 6100 ston Road. mosquito monitoring and control block Springhill Terrace. A pack- An attempted theft from a ve- program. Staff also met with age was taken from the front hicle occurred in the 9200 block consultants and Public Works stoop of a residence. Edmonston Road. A man in his staff to discuss a proposed county February 16, 2:25 p.m., 1 residence heard a noise outside Clean Water Partnership project Court Hamilton Place. Copper and observed two people by his at Greenbrook Lake. gutters were removed from a truck. They fled and it was dis- Street Maintenance/Special De- PHOTO BY GARY CHILDS GARY BY PHOTO residence. covered that they attempted to tails crew lowered the state and February 16, 7:41 p.m., 6100 take a metal-bending machine Greenbelt flags in honor of slain Police cars park near 10 Court Southway on February 21 block Greenbelt Road. A man from the truck. Prince George’s County Corporal during a response to reports of shots fired. Mujahid Ramzziddin. agreed to sell a cell phone over Eight vehicles were vandal- On Wednesday, February was clear, the car drove away. a social media website and ar- ized. Tires on two vehicles in the Building Maintenance crew installed outlets for Zero Waste 21, Greenbelt Police received Police were also called to 10 ranged to meet the buyer. When 6100 block Breezewood Court multiple reports of shots fired Court Southway, since many of the seller got to the designated and two in the 7200 block Mor- for composting at the New Deal Café. in the 100 block of Westway. the students fleeing from West- location, two men approached rison Drive were slashed, as were According to Police Public way had run in that direction. him, one grabbed the cell phone three in the 7300 block Morrison Refuse/Recycling/Sustainability crew collected 22.26 tons of re- Information Liaison George An officer on the scene said and both fled. Drive. The windshield of one of Mathews, the incident was police had been sent to that lo- February 17, 4:07 p.m., 6000 those was also spray-painted. fuse and 13.78 tons of recyclable material and led the beaver cag- related to a fight the day be- cation subsequent to the reports block Greenbelt Road. An unat- A man reported that his ve- fore, also in the 100 block of gunshots and fleeing students. tended purse was taken from the hicle in the 6000 block Springhill ing volunteer event on Presidents Day. They also reviewed Zero of Westway, between students Mathews said that there were counter at Heaven’s Bakery. A Drive was vandalized by a person enrolled in Eleanor Roosevelt no injuries and police had made credit card in the purse was later known to him during a verbal ar- Waste information for the theater and produced signs to be used at High School (ERHS) and Du- no arrests. used to make an unauthorized gument. He was advised to obtain Val High School. The police ERHS Principal Reginald purchase. warrants. the recycling station. Recreation had been called in and broke McNeill sent a note to parents February 19, 6000 block up the February 20 altercation. on February 23 to reassure ev- Greenbelt Road. A man agreed Recreation staff reports that Safer Internet the Spring 2018 Activity Guide The next day, a group eryone that there had been no to sell a cell phone over a social of students from both high shooting at the school. media website and arranged to Selling/Buying is available online and printed This week’s police blotter de- guides are available in city build- schools again gathered in the Mathews said that police meet the buyer. Two men ap- same location. At one point a were still investigating the inci- proached the seller as he sat in scribes two thefts that might ings. not have occurred if the parties Community Center staff re- group of students surrounded dent and were working closely his vehicle and one of them got a parked car with students of with school administrators to in the passenger seat, grabbed involved had met in a different ports that tickets are now on location to finalize their sales. In sale for the Winter Youth Musi- the other school. A student in address the issue. He indicated the phone and fled on foot along the car fired a gun into the that police did not see this inci- with the other man. each instance, the buyer grabbed cal, Time Will Tell, and that the phone from the seller without the Community Center building air to disperse the surrounding dent as part of a trend. Trespass students. As soon as the way February 21, 12:54 p.m., paying and fled. hosted an American Red Cross 6100 block Breezewood Drive. A The Greenbelt Police Depart- blood drive. 22-year-old resident was arrested ment reminds and invites the Arts staff reports production and charged with trespass after public to use the police station work and rehearsals for the Youth Send us your photos! he was found on the grounds of as a safe place for completion of Musical. Twenty teens and adults The News Review would like to print more photos of Greenbelt Franklin Park apartments after legal online transactions. Meeting are creating costumes, sets and landmarks, activities and the changing seasons. Photos should be at having been banned from the there might also deter those per- props representing Greenbelt in least 300 dpi, and must include the name of the photographer and complex by agents of the prop- sons planning to carry out possi- 1937. a caption. The caption must name any identifiable people in the erty. He was released on citation ble scams. Sellers and buyers can Therapeutic Recreation staff photo, as well as explain the picture. Send us no more than five pending trial. meet in the station’s lobby or just reports that 25 seniors went on a photos at a time. outside to finalize transactions. Vandalism Globetrotting trip to the National February 19, 1:59 a.m., 5900 The lobby, which also has an Museum of the American Indian. block Springhill Drive. A brick electric outlet for testing devices, CARES is open and available for use 24 Teresa Smithson gave a pre- SPLISH SPLASH BEACH BASH was used to break out the bed- A benefit for Mooseheart Child City room window of a residence. hours a day, 365 days a year. sentation to the Public Safety The Greenbelt Police Station Advisory Committee meeting on College Park Moose Lodge, 3700 Metzerott Rd., College Park, MD Vehicle Crime Saturday, March 10 Three thefts from vehicles is located at 550 Crescent Road. February 6 on Opioid Overdose Full dinner included 6-7:30 p.m were reported. An identifica- For more information contact Prevention and Overdose Re- tion card was taken from an un- George Mathews, public informa- sponse with naloxone. LIVE MUSIC by Split Second Band 8-11:30 p.m locked vehicle in the 6000 block tion liaison, at 240-542-2116. J. 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The cost-recouping method eral contracts for work to be was not up for a vote. done in GHI. The board had to The board hopes that the as- call a special meeting because bestos removal activity will re- multi-year contracts above a cer- duce the cost of the crawlspace tain monetary threshold must be renovations which were planned approved by a quorum of the as part of HIP, the Homes Im- membership. All motions were provement Project. approved with no amendments. The next motions were the The first motion was there approval of HIP contractors for moval of asbestos debris and 2018-2020. The board chose to contaminated material from the contract the same firms for all crawlspaces of GHI frame homes, three remaining years so that which was discovered in early the costs can be reduced due to

2017. The lowest bidder, ACM economies of scale, and so that SOPHIA DADA BY PHOTO Services, Inc., bid $1,588,520 the contractors will have great- A flower design is planned for a new mural at Eleanor Roosevelt High School. plus 10 percent for contingen- er familiarity with GHI homes. cies, not to exceed $1,747,372. Skolnik said that GHI will be Student artists at Eleanor Roo- very high expectations of them- declares. In addition, the board sought able to break the contract(s) if sevelt High School (ERHS) are selves. Part of the goal of fill- Another proposed project is bids from three industrial hy- the first year’s work is of inad- painting a new mural to help al- ing the school with art is to “do to beautify ERHS grounds with giene companies to monitor the equate quality. leviate student stress and anxiety. small things around the school to new plantings. Principal Reginald removal activity for safety. Arc Acadia Windows and Doors, The mural will be centrally posi- change the atmosphere and get McNeill says that plans are being Environmental, Inc. bid $205,962 LLC, will install windows, doors tioned near the stairwell landing into a more positive mindset,” made to erect a small greenhouse plus 10 percent for contingencies, and siding. They were the HIP to the right of the main entrance. Gleason says, adding that “most outside the auditorium facing not to exceed $226,558. This bid contractors in 2016 but not 2017. The design features cheerful, kids who go to college come Greenbelt Road. For McNeill, was $14,687 higher than the low- The board has confidence in their stylized flowers along with the back to say that they felt really these projects are part of ongoing est bidder, but the board chose work. school’s motto: The Roosevelt well prepared by Roosevelt.” efforts to provide quality educa- Arc due to its professionalism Bestway Electric will install Way: responsibility, integrity, re- Because the ERHS building tion for students and support and references. new electric baseboard heaters, spect and kindness. doesn’t have windows, the build- them as they try to reach their A member asked whether this plus optional electrical items. The atmosphere of peace and ing can seem dark or uninviting, goals, while helping students work will mean that Verizon em- They worked on HIP in 2016 and calm portrayed in the mural is due to the plain block walls. The build a manageable work/life ployees are again willing to per- 2017. Skolnik said GHI’s experi- important this year, since teachers mural project “brings the outside balance. form work in frame crawlspaces. ence with them was “astonish- have reported more stress among inside,” according to art teacher Murals currently featured on GHI President Steve Skolnik said ingly positive.” the student body. The goal is to Christine Wilkin, adding that the the outside walls of the tempo- that the board hopes so. Capps Mechanical will install make the school more attractive artwork “will bring a new sense rary classroom buildings already GHI Treasurer Chuck Hess ex- optional mini-split heat pump to help compensate for the fact of life into the building and make enliven the Roosevelt campus. plained that the board has decid- units. The company provided the that the school has no windows. a more relaxed environment.” Former ERHS teacher Kelly Hol- ed to recoup the costs by adding 2016 and 2017 contractors. Skol- Other projects are planned for After this mural, the art depart- land led Art 2 students to design small sums to the co-op fees of nik called their work “excellent.” the school, including additional ment hopes to continue deco- and paint these murals with eco- frame-owning members only, over Green Step will install at- murals and plantings. rating the inside of the school. logical themes about the Chesa- the next 12 years. (Likewise, the tic insulation and air sealing in The idea for the mural was “If we really do continue with peake Bay with help from the costs for asbestos removal from frame and brick units. They were initially developed by junior So- this project throughout the next Neighborhood Design Center, a masonry units were borne only the contractor in 2017, and GHI phia Dada for an AP Language several years the whole school non-profit with headquarters in by masonry-owning members.) heard good reports of their work. project. Dada says that her Eng- could be filled with art,” Wilkin Hyattsville and Baltimore. lish teacher, Brendan Holleran, “challenged us to improve our community, home or school in some way and I thought of a mural. If the school looked more inviting, students would be more excited to come and learn.” Da- da’s idea coincided with plans being developed by the Roosevelt Parent Teacher Student Asso- ciation (PTSA) to combat student stress by improving the school environment. The mural is projected to be completed by the second week of March, with the help of art teachers, students and community members, who have helped by

PHOTO BY MELINDA BRADY MELINDA BY PHOTO donating supplies to the project. GHI frame units English teacher Patrick Glea- son spoke on student stress at the January PTSA meeting. He says that teachers, counselors and students themselves have been Drop us a Line! increasingly concerned about high Electronically, that is. stress, anxiety and panic attacks. According to Gleason, students [email protected] “don’t always understand that what they’re doing is sufficient to get into good schools” be- BEARD KATHRYN BY PHOTO cause students at Roosevelt have A heron contemplates the Lake.